Information Architecture and Knowledge Management

What on-campus housing options are available at Kent State University?
Kent State University houses roughly 6,000 students in a variety of different residence halls on campus. Before being eligible to apply for housing, you must be admitted to the university. You can choose to live in single, double or quadruple occupancy rooms, or apply for family housing. Meal plans are also available for students living in residence halls, but graduate students are not required to purchase one. Prices of room and board per semester are dependent on the type of room and meal plan chosen.

For complete information on available housing and meal plan options and prices, or to fill out a housing application, please see the Residence Services website.

What off-campus housing options are available in the Kent area?
Graduate students living off-campus can visit the Commuting and Off-Campus Student Organization (COSO) website to download a Kent apartment guide. COSO also has useful information about area facilities such as laundromats, banks and auto repair shops, and advice regarding leasing apartments and purchasing vehicles.

Where can I learn more about the city of Kent?
The Kent Area Chamber of Commerce has assembled a “Resources and Relocation” page of contacts and statistics to help new residents become acquainted with the area. Local schools, newspapers, utility companies, emergency contact numbers and census data are included.

How do I get to Kent State University?
Kent State University has set up a Transportation page featuring major transportation services to and around the greater Cleveland area, including airports, train service and city bus systems.

KSU is located convenient to several major highways and interstates. The University has compiled Travel Directions with detailed directions and maps to campus from these major roadways.

Is public transportation available in Kent?
The Portage Area Transit Authority, or PARTA, offers bus services around Portage County and the Kent State University campus. Routes around the KSU campus are free to students with their FLASHcard. PARTA also offers routes to Akron for $1.00 and Cleveland for $3.00. Route schedules for Portage County and Kent State University are available on the PARTA website, or can be obtained by calling: 1-800-673-1BUS(1287), or Local: (330) 678-1BUS(1287) .

For a listing of major transportation services in the greater Cleveland area, including airports, train service and city bus routes, view the Transportation page set up by KSU.